Exploring how finance shapes cities, the preference for large-scale development over community-based building, and the challenges faced by small developers. Delving into the impact of debt, risk mitigation, and market dynamics on urban development choices. Also, a brief mention of a basketball team's success and fascination with Dead Sea Scrolls.

Coby Lefkowitz, Partner at Backyard, joins to discuss the complexities of homebuilding, challenges in urban planning and zoning, solutions to the housing crisis, and the role of financial institutions in shaping real estate projects towards scale and cost efficiency.